Navigating this piece of equipment was a little difficult at first, but got the hang of it pretty easily.  I have to say, this is the biggest hit in my house!  My teenage daughter and I love using this every day to make our specialty coffees.  We get coffees daily at our local coffee huts, and now we are able to make these on our own!! It is amazing!  So much fun and saves so much money!!! The starter receipts in the guide book was great to get us started!  Our friends that come over love when we can make them a good cup of joe just like at a coffee shop!  Wish I would have gotten this sooner!!